Type of course

Length of course 

Length of stay allowed

Degree level or above 

12 months or more 

The full length of the course

plus

four months after the end of your course

Degree level or above 

Six months or more, but less than 12 months  

The full length of the course

plus

two months after the end of your course

Course to prepare you for study (known as pre-sessional)

Less than six months 

The full length of the course

plus

one month after the end of your course

Short course (not one to prepare you for study)

Less than six months 

The full length of the course

plus

seven days after the end of your course

Below degree level 

12 months or more 

The full length of the course (up to a maximum of three years if you are 18 years old or above)

plus

four months after the end of your course

Below degree level 

Six months or more, but less than 12 months 

The full length of the course

plus

two months after the end of your course

Postgraduate doctors and dentists on a recognised Foundation programme 

Maximum of three years 

The full length of the course (up to a maximum of three years)

plus

one month after the end of your course